Resume Samples

If you are stuck and don’t know where to start, take a look at the resume samples below to help guide you as your create and update your resume. If you have questions regarding your resume, contact us to make an appointment with your advisor.

While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, please do not duplicate the resume samples.

When referencing UW Oshkosh on your resume:

Use the full title, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (no hyphen), on first reference.
UW Oshkosh is acceptable for all further references within your resume. The use of “UWO” is generally discouraged, unless you are dealing with space constraints within your resume.
A hyphen is only used in UW-Oshkosh when referring to the Athletics program.

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General Resume Examples

Business

Antonio Alfaro – Accounting*
Mary Market*

Combination

Cary Career (Liberal Studies)

Curriculum Vitae

Chanda Anand * – Biology

Education

Emily Educator*

Functional

While the examples here show majors in Education, any major can use this format with some adjustments.

Francis Functional* – Education
Sage Xiong* – Education

Human Services

Daisha Harris*- Human Services Leadership

Humanities

International

Ian J. International* (various ways to market global experiences)

Natural Sciences

Nursing

Nathan Nurse* – Accelerated
Mandy Medical* Pre-nursing Admission Frosh – Soph I
Nadia Nurse* – Post – Admission Soph II-Senior II

Social Sciences

*indicate resumes that can be found the 2020-2021 e-Get Hired! Guide.

*Resume advice is based on nationwide best practices and on employer feedback.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
Career & Professional Development

(920) 424-2181
career@uwosh.edu

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750 Elmwood Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901

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